What are the responsibilities and job description for the Montessori Kindergarten Teacher position at Cornerstone Montessori School?
Job Summary:
To help establish, plan, and guide a classroom learning environment that supports the individual development of each child through the Montessori Method of education; to promote an atmosphere of safety which ensures mutual respect between children, families and staff members; to be responsible for recording and reporting each child’s progress to their family and the school’s Director and Administrator.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- To help implement a structured Montessori program, ensuring that all children will succeed in meeting individual developmental and behavioral goals.
- To help train and educate assistant staff members in appropriate classroom management strategies and Montessori philosophy, and developmentally appropriate practices through class meetings, in-service training, and personal instruction.
- To ensure the classroom environment is safe, all materials and furnishings are complete and appropriate, that fire drills and weather evacuation procedures are understood and practiced.
- To help oversee the correct recording of classroom documents, including attendance, accident reports, and documentation of each child’s progress.
- To help provide regular contributions to the newsletter; to help promote strong family and teacher communication through scheduled Fall Talk Abouts, Mid-Year Phone Conferences, and Spring Portfolios.
Education, skills, and attributes:
- Primary Montessori credential from an accredited training program
- Bachelor’s Degree and experience in a Montessori classroom
- CPR, First Aid, and Standard Precautions Training
- Excellent communication skills
- Agility, flexibility, and compassion
- Strong personal commitment to the education of young children
Position begins as soon as possible (flexible)
Benefit Conditions:
- Waiting period may apply
- Only full-time employees eligible
Hours per week:
- 30-39
Work Remotely
- No
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Montessori: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Primary Montessori Certification (Required)
Work Location: One location
Salary : $20 - $26